Bismark is a
cool medium color with the hex code #487284.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
72, 114, 132 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 14%, 0%, 48% for print applications.
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Bismark
#487284
Bismark color values
- HEX
- #487284
- RGB
- 72, 114, 132
- HSL
- 198°, 29%, 40%
- CMYK
- 45, 14, 0, 48
Shades & tints
About this color
Bismark sits at 198° on the color wheel with 29% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 29% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.
In digital environments, Bismark is rendered as rgb(72, 114, 132), where the blue channel is highest at 132, though it sits close to the other channels. This muted, medium-toned character adapts well to supporting roles: borders, disabled states, secondary text, and structural UI elements.
For print, Bismark translates to a CMYK breakdown of 45C 14M 0Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Bismark
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #487284;
--brand-primary-rgb: 72, 114, 132;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#487284',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 14%
Y: 0%
K: 48% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(72, 114, 132)
rgba(72, 114, 132, 0.8) Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #487284?
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Is Bismark a warm or cool color?
How do I use #487284 in CSS?
background-color: #487284; or color: #487284; or as an RGB value: rgb(72, 114, 132). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 14%, 0%, 48%.